All the Kruger trails are special and to experience Kruger on foot is an experience of a lifetime. It is expensive, but definitely worth every cent.This was my second trail after I did the Olifants trail a few years ago. All these trails are unique and special in their own way. Olifants has the rivers and beautiful scenery, while Sweni is flat and barren.We were lucky enough to book our trip only 3 weeks before after a cancelation came in. Normally you must book at least one year in advance.Back to our Sweni trip the beginning of August 2012. The trail started on Sunday 15h00 until Wednesday 9h00 and we (me and my son) ensured we made the best of our trip. We stayed in the Park 2 days early, which gave us a few early photography opportunities.We had great sightings the Saturday morning.Lake Panic best hide in Kruger

Sunday morning on our way to Satara.We had a great breakfast at Lower Sabie and decided to make up time we will take the gravel road from Tshokwane to N’wanetsi.

N’wanetsi Birdhide.Hippos on the rampage

We arrived at Satara just in time for lunch and stock up on some ice and snacks for the trip.The long wait was over and we met our two Rangers .Two people didn’t pitch, so it would be a 6 six man trip. Members of our trip were I, my son and 4 ladies from Johannesburg. Packed and ensured we have enough ice and cold ones

Everyone was on the edge and personally I thought they must just report it, but they decided to follow the spoor. The Rangers only had rifles that could shoot 1 bullet at a time and wont be a match for the high caliber weapons of the Poachers.

Must we follow or walk away?

They decided to follow the fresh spoor and we found new spoor.

We followed them until we got to a small river.

We were relieved when we turned back.

We stopped and a big Rhino dump site and learned that it is the marking post of the resident bull. The other bulls will now know this is his territory.

When we walked away we thought back to the poachers spoor and hoped the rhinos would be safe.

We were on the Lions trail again and everyone kept a watchful eye out.

More evidence that we were on the right track.

We spotted some Wildebees and they were not happy to see us.

View of the camp on foot with an Elephant Bull under the trees.

Then the Ranger pointed at the bushes...

The Lions saw us first and ran away. Still a great experience though! (hope you can spot them)

We walk the whole morning and only to find them in front of the camp. Mission accomplished. Always wanted to spot Lions on foot and wonder how it felt like... All I can say is it is amazing with that adrenaline pumping, but still very glad we found them. Will remember this moment for a long time.

The beautiful view of the camp over the waterhole from the other side.(Elephant under the tree)

Time for brunch and discussions around the table about the days sightings. The Rangers reported the Poachers and the SADF were immediately deployed to follow the spoor (Don't know if they tracked them down.)

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